Parks & Nature
It's one of the most visited parks this side of Tokyo. During spring and autumn, you'll get to see the leaves changing colours or sakura trees
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Park ta 'Koganei
4-chōme-1-1 HikarigaokaIt's one of the most visited parks this side of Tokyo. During spring and autumn, you'll get to see the leaves changing colours or sakura trees
Entertainment & Activities
Take the toei oedo line from shin-egota to toshimaen (just 2 stations away, 5 minutes train ride) and you will find Niwa no yu spa just around the corner, 3 minutes walk from the station.
(Japanese site) http://www.niwanoyu.jp/
Bring along your swimsuits to relax at the pool area. There's an indoor pool, two jacuzzis outside, a steam sauna and a finnish sauna facility.
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Toshimaen Niwa Hot Spring
3-chōme-25-1 KōyamaTake the toei oedo line from shin-egota to toshimaen (just 2 stations away, 5 minutes train ride) and you will find Niwa no yu spa just around the corner, 3 minutes walk from the station.
(Japanese site) http://www.niwanoyu.jp/
Bring along your swimsuits to relax at the pool area. There's an indoor pool, two jacuzzis outside, a steam sauna and a finnish sauna facility.
Shopping
It's the nearest large shopping mall to the property, where you'll get all sorts of items from branded goods to foodstuff. There is also a Tourist Information center and a tax free section in the premises of the mall.
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Seibu Ikebukuro
1-chōme-28-1 MinamiikebukuroIt's the nearest large shopping mall to the property, where you'll get all sorts of items from branded goods to foodstuff. There is also a Tourist Information center and a tax free section in the premises of the mall.
Sunshine City is a shopping mall with high rise office building. Most of the shops cater to teenagers and the young adult group, which makes the prices less expensive compared to the higher end Seibu Ikebukuro mall.
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Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 HigashiikebukuroSunshine City is a shopping mall with high rise office building. Most of the shops cater to teenagers and the young adult group, which makes the prices less expensive compared to the higher end Seibu Ikebukuro mall.
Food Scene
Mr Donuts is a staple donuts shop in Japan, sort of like Dunkin Donuts for the rest of the world. It's really famous with kids, and the donuts are not too sweet (as compared to Crispy Kreme for example). Open from 8AM and can be a great place to grab a quick bite before your morning adventures!
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Mister Donut
3-chōme-22-18 KōenjikitaMr Donuts is a staple donuts shop in Japan, sort of like Dunkin Donuts for the rest of the world. It's really famous with kids, and the donuts are not too sweet (as compared to Crispy Kreme for example). Open from 8AM and can be a great place to grab a quick bite before your morning adventures!
It's just next to the Seibu Ekoda station and opens from 7:30AM. Tullys Coffee is a rival of the ubiquitous Starbucks coffee chain. They serve decent coffee and also have cakes and pastries, perfect for those early mornings.
Tully's Coffee Ekoda branch
1-chōme-78-3 AsahigaokaIt's just next to the Seibu Ekoda station and opens from 7:30AM. Tullys Coffee is a rival of the ubiquitous Starbucks coffee chain. They serve decent coffee and also have cakes and pastries, perfect for those early mornings.
Delicious Italian restaurant serving halal food (they won awards for their hamburg dish) If sushi or sashimi is not your thing or you're looking for a nearby restaurant serving halal food, Pran Pone is for you.
Pran Pone
1-chōme-9-5 ToyotamakamiDelicious Italian restaurant serving halal food (they won awards for their hamburg dish) If sushi or sashimi is not your thing or you're looking for a nearby restaurant serving halal food, Pran Pone is for you.
Jonathan is a local food chain, a so-called "family restaurant". Usually families will eat out at places like these as they are inexpensive compared to other sit and dine restaurants. You can get a variety of choices here, from meats to local cuisine and most of the set menu's are around JPY1000.
Jonathan opens up until late at night.
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Jonathan's
7-chōme-1-1 NishishinjukuJonathan is a local food chain, a so-called "family restaurant". Usually families will eat out at places like these as they are inexpensive compared to other sit and dine restaurants. You can get a variety of choices here, from meats to local cuisine and most of the set menu's are around JPY1000.
Jonathan opens up until late at night.
Ootoya is a chain Japanese restaurant that serves local "teishoku" or set meals. The set meals will come with rice, a main dish and misoshiru, and will be filling.
You can get a decent local cuisine around JPY1000 per set meal.
Open from 11AM for lunch.
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Ootoya
1-chōme-9-3 KanamechōOotoya is a chain Japanese restaurant that serves local "teishoku" or set meals. The set meals will come with rice, a main dish and misoshiru, and will be filling.
You can get a decent local cuisine around JPY1000 per set meal.
Open from 11AM for lunch.
Yoshinoya Gyudon is a famous chain serving inexpensive gyudon (rice bowls topped with beef slices dipped in shoyu sauce). It's the favorite of students and middle-of-the-month salaryman. You can get a decent meal set for around JPY700.
Yoshinoya Ekoda SouthernGate branch
1-chōme-10-10 ToyotamakamiYoshinoya Gyudon is a famous chain serving inexpensive gyudon (rice bowls topped with beef slices dipped in shoyu sauce). It's the favorite of students and middle-of-the-month salaryman. You can get a decent meal set for around JPY700.
"Watta Shokudo" specializes in Okinawa cuisine. It is open until 11PM. You can expect to spend from JPY1000 to JPY2000 for a meal here.
我達食堂
1-chōme-55-5 Kotakechō"Watta Shokudo" specializes in Okinawa cuisine. It is open until 11PM. You can expect to spend from JPY1000 to JPY2000 for a meal here.
Arts & Culture
The Nerima Art Museum is the nearest art museum to the property. It was opened in 1985 and although has a long history, the museum is considered a minor museum compared to other art museums you can find in middle of the city like the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum or The National Art Center, Tokyo.
Most of the exhibitions are by local artists, and sometimes they have events such as talks. Mostly in Japanese.
If you would like to experience a very local art museum, this will be a great place to spend a few hours though.
Nerima Art Museum
1-chōme-36-16 NukuiThe Nerima Art Museum is the nearest art museum to the property. It was opened in 1985 and although has a long history, the museum is considered a minor museum compared to other art museums you can find in middle of the city like the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum or The National Art Center, Tokyo.
Most of the exhibitions are by local artists, and sometimes they have events such as talks. Mostly in Japanese.
If you would like to experience a very local art museum, this will be a great place to spend a few hours though.
Essentials
Escamare is a grocery store chain that started business in 1909 in Asakusa, Tokyo.
Other than the usual stuff you can expect to find in gorcery stores, Escamare also keeps in stock hard to find imports such as high end olive oil and salts.
エスカマーレ 江古田店
1-chōme-68-20 AsahigaokaEscamare is a grocery store chain that started business in 1909 in Asakusa, Tokyo.
Other than the usual stuff you can expect to find in gorcery stores, Escamare also keeps in stock hard to find imports such as high end olive oil and salts.
Meets 100 Yen Shop sells small and everyday stuff for 100 yen each. Most of 100 yen items are imported from China, but you might find some real novelty items which can be souvenirs for friend and family back home.
If you're looking for everyday stuff like stationary or plastic bags, it would be a good idea to visit Meets first and you might find what you're looking for at the fraction of the price compared to other shops.
Meet's Ekoda Shop
1-chōme-66-7 AsahigaokaMeets 100 Yen Shop sells small and everyday stuff for 100 yen each. Most of 100 yen items are imported from China, but you might find some real novelty items which can be souvenirs for friend and family back home.
If you're looking for everyday stuff like stationary or plastic bags, it would be a good idea to visit Meets first and you might find what you're looking for at the fraction of the price compared to other shops.